Toroboro: La Consulta Popular (2024)
In 2007, Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa proposed not to exploit the ITT block in the Yasuní National Park in exchange for $3.6 billion in international compensation. However, rising oil prices led to the reactivation of the project in 2013. The film documents the struggle of the Yasunidos group to call for a referendum to reverse the exploitation. The documentary, through archival material and current recordings, follows the effort and the legal battle against corporate interests throughout three governments, left and right. The documentary is part of a diptych with Toroboro: the name of the plants.
Director: Manolo Sarmiento
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 76 min
Release Date: September 12, 2024
Cinematography: Daniel Andrade
Editing: Manoela Ziggiatti
Production: La Maquinita, Avoa Filmes
Country: Brazil, Ecuador
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Keywords
referendum, drilling for oil
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Toroboro: La Consulta Popular about?
- In 2007, Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa proposed not to exploit the ITT block in the Yasuní National Park in exchange for $3.6 billion in international compensation. However, rising oil prices led to the reactivation of the project in 2013. The film documents the struggle of the Yasunidos group to call for a referendum to reverse the exploitation. The documentary, through archival material and current recordings, follows the effort and the legal battle against corporate interests throughout three governments, left and right. The documentary is part of a diptych with Toroboro: the name of the plants.
- Who directed Toroboro: La Consulta Popular?
- Toroboro: La Consulta Popular was directed by Manolo Sarmiento.
- How long is Toroboro: La Consulta Popular?
- Toroboro: La Consulta Popular has a runtime of 1h 16m (76 minutes).
- What genre is Toroboro: La Consulta Popular?
- Toroboro: La Consulta Popular is a Documentary film.
- Where was Toroboro: La Consulta Popular produced?
- Toroboro: La Consulta Popular was produced in Brazil, Ecuador.